17. In a negligence case, the judge asks the jury to render a verdict. In addition to the jury instructions and the verdict form, the judge submits the following interrogatories to the jury.

a. Did the defendant owe the plaintiff a duty of care? The jury answers no.

b. Did the defendant breach the duty of care owed to the plaintiff? The jury answers yes.

c. Did the defendant's breach of duty cause the harm to the plaintiff? The jury answers yes.

d. Did the defendant experience harm to its person or property? The jury answers yes.

The jury also returns a damage award in its verdict for the plaintiff. What are the judge's options?